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paraphrase 1, verb(dictionary)
paraphrase 2, noun(dictionary)
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paraphrase noun & verb. M16.
[(French from) Latin paraphrasis from Greek, from paraphrazein tell in Other words, formed as PARA-1 + phrazein tell.]
A. noun.
1. An expression in Other words, usually fuller and clearer, of the sense of a written or spoken passage or text; a free rendering. Also, the use of these as a mode of literary treatment. M16.
W. Apel Liszt's paraphrases on Wagnerian operas. A. Bishop I have avoided paraphrase in favour of quotation.
2. A comment, a gloss. E17-M18.
3. In the Church of Scotland and Other Presbyterian Churches: a hymn that is a paraphrase of a passage from the Bible. E18.
Presbyterian Herald The singing of..Psalms, Paraphrases, or Hymns at almost every service
4. Art. The representation of a subject in a realistic or Other manner so as to convey its essential qualities. M20.
B. verb.
1. verb intrans. Make a paraphrase; comment or enlarge on a passage so as to clarify its meaning. L16.
2. verb trans. Express the meaning of (a word, phrase, passage, or work) in Other words, usually with the object of clarification; render or translate freely; Art capture the essence of (a subject). E17.
3. verb intrans. Comment or enlarge on a subject. M-L17.
paraphrasa'bility noun ability to be paraphrased M20.
paraphrasable adjective able to be paraphrased E20.
paraphraser noun M16.
paraphrasis = PARAPHRASE noun 1 M16.